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California Culinary Academy
- 625 Polk St
- San Francisco, CA 94102
- OPEID College Code: 02220200
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- General Phone: (415) 771-3500
- President: Jennifer White
- Website: www.caculinary.edu

- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 997

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- California Culinary Academy is passionately dedicated to providing the highest standard of education to all eligible students for professional, entry-level positions in the culinary and hospitality industries. Our faculty and staff are exemplary models of quality and integrity committed to furthering the values of life-long learning.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 77%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 67% | 34% | - | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $13,310 | $2,826 | $3,764 | $1,875 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 4.3% | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Number in Default | 76 | 69 | 59 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,746 | 1,745 | 1,097 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Culinary Arts
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $43,500 | $44,800 | $43,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,386 | $3,386 | $3,290 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,044 | $7,044 | $6,524 |
| Other Expenses | $3,255 | $3,255 | $2,821 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,564 | $6,564 | $6,523 |
| Other Expenses | $3,255 | $3,255 | $2,821 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,255 | $3,255 | $2,821 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | $57,185 | $58,485 | $56,135 |
| Off Campus | $56,705 | $58,005 | $56,134 |
| Off Campus with Family | $50,141 | $51,441 | $49,611 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | $46,886 | 1,695 Contact Hours | 15 Months |
| Baking and Pastry Arts | $26,249 | 900 Contact Hours | 8 Months |
| Hospitality Administration and Management | $37,381 | 1,440 Contact Hours | 11 Months |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Hospitality Administration and Management, Other | - | 123 |
| Personal and Culinary Services | ||
| Baking and Pastry Arts | 249 | - |
| Culinary Arts | - | 851 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 997 Undergraduate: 997
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 553 Female: 444
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 553 Female: 444
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 997 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 997 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 11 | 1% |
| Black | 42 | 4% |
| Asian | 161 | 16% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 11% |
| White | 282 | 28% |
| Unknown | 393 | 39% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 206 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 190 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 229 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 213 | 21% |
| Ages 30-34 | 71 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 33 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 35 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 18 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 158 | 152 | 6 |
| Faculty Status | 63 | 58 | 5 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 63 | 58 | 5 |
| Primarily Instruction | 58 | 58 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 22 | 22 | - |
| Other Professionals | 3 | 3 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 70 | 69 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 48 | 47 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 21 | 21 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,970 (58) | $54,288 (46) | $52,751 (12) |
| Instructor | $53,970 (58) | $54,288 (46) | $52,751 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $44,158 (58) | $44,418 (46) | $43,161 (12) |
| Instructor | $44,158 (58) | $44,418 (46) | $43,161 (12) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 84% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 84% |
| Female | 83% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | 82% |
| Asian | 89% |
| Hispanic | 82% |
| White | 87% |
| Unknown | 70% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 4 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
